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ASUS PRIME Radeon RX 9070 graphics card, triple-fan cooler, dark finish, metal backplate

ASUS

ASUS PRIME Radeon RX 9070 16GB GDDR6 PRIME-RX9070-16G graphics card

SKU CH-W15Q-GGRW6

Delivers 16 GB 256-bit GDDR6 on RDNA 4 with 3584 stream processors, 2540 MHz OC boost and PCIe 5.0 for 4K gaming

  • Graphics processorRadeon RX 9070
  • Memory capacity16 GB
  • Interface typePCI Express 5.0 x16
  • Shader units3584
  • Highest resolution7680 × 4320
  • Boost frequencyOC mode(GPU Tweak III): up to 2540 MHz (Boost Clock)
  • 16GB 256-bit GDDR6 memory for high-resolution textures
  • RDNA 4 architecture with 3584 stream processors for parallel workloads
  • Boost clock up to 2540 MHz in OC mode via GPU Tweak III
  • PCI Express 5.0 x16 interface for maximum bus bandwidth
  • HDMI 2.1b and three DisplayPort 2.1a outputs for four-display support

ASUS PRIME Radeon RX 9070 16GB

The ASUS PRIME Radeon RX 9070 is a graphics card built on AMD RDNA 4 architecture for gamers and creators who need high frame rates at 1440p or 4K. It carries 16GB of GDDR6 memory across a 256-bit bus and 3584 stream processors. The OC mode in GPU Tweak III pushes the boost clock to 2540 MHz and the game clock to 2090 MHz.

PCI Express 5.0 x16 bandwidth

The card plugs into a PCI Express 5.0 x16 slot, doubling the theoretical throughput of the previous 4.0 generation. To reach that ceiling the motherboard must also implement a 5.0 x16 link; a 4.0 slot will still work but caps the interface at 4.0 speeds. The 20 Gbps memory clock feeds the GPU without saturating the bus in typical gaming loads.

PSU connectors and case length

Verify that your power supply has the required 12VHPWR or dual 8-pin connectors for the board’s rated draw. Measure the available clearance in your chassis because the triple-fan cooler extends well beyond a standard dual-slot bracket. Ensure the motherboard’s top PCIe slot is wired for x16 electrical lanes and not shared with M.2 or secondary slots.

How it compares

Measured against everything we stock in Desktop GPUs & Video Cards, at today’s prices. Recalculated every night.

Price $914.99
Pricier than about 85% of the 4,285 comparable items (median $354.99).
Memory capacity 16 GB
Higher than about 80% of the 3,563 comparable items (median 8 GB).
Boost frequency OC mode(GPU Tweak III): up to 2540 MHz (Boost Clock)
Higher than about 69% of the 1,837 comparable items (median 1.89 GHz).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameASUS
Product linePRIME
Model namePRIME-RX9070-16G
Part number90YV0LI2-M0AA00
Processor
TDP rating220 W
Memory
Type of memoryGDDR6
Display
Highest resolution7680 × 4320
Graphics
Graphics processorRadeon RX 9070
Memory capacity16 GB
Boost frequencyOC mode(GPU Tweak III): up to 2540 MHz (Boost Clock)
Shader units3584
Chipset makerAMD
Graphics seriesAMD Radeon RX 9000 Series
GPU architectureRDNA 4
Game clock speedOC mode(GPU Tweak III): up to 2090 MHz (Game Clock)
Effective memory speed20 Gbit/s
Memory bus width256-Bit
DirectX support12
OpenGL support4.6
Supported displays4
CrossFireX compatibilityNo
Multi-GPU supportNo
VR readyYes
Audio & video
HDCP supportYes
Ports & slots
Interface typePCI Express 5.0 x16
HDMI ports1 x HDMI 2.1b
DisplayPort connectors3 x DisplayPort 2.1a
Power
Recommended power supply650 W
Size & build
Form factorATX
Max graphics card length312 mm
Card size312 × 130 × 50 mm
12.3 × 5.1 × 2.0 in
Slots occupied2.5 Slots
In the box
In the box1 x Thank you card
1 x Speedsetup Manual
More details
Cooling solutionTriple Fans

Questions about this item

Which clock setting should I use, the game clock or the boost clock?

The game clock runs up to 2090 MHz during typical gameplay while the boost clock can reach 2540 MHz in OC mode via GPU Tweak III when thermal headroom allows.

What does the 2540 MHz boost clock actually deliver in a built system?

It is the peak frequency the GPU can hit under light loads or short bursts; sustained gaming clocks will sit closer to the 2090 MHz game clock depending on cooling and power limits.

Does PCI Express 5.0 x16 limit bandwidth on a PCIe 4.0 motherboard?

The card will operate at PCIe 4.0 x16 speeds on a 4.0 board, which still provides ample bandwidth for the 16 GB GDDR6 frame buffer and 3584 stream processors.

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